Major city · France
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence
Spend 1–2 days, reachable by bus from Avignon; no train station, free downtown parking if you drive.
Saint‑Rémy is a small Provençal town famous for Van Gogh’s asylum stay. It’s easy to reach by a short bus ride from Avignon and offers a handful of museums, historic streets and nearby Alpilles hikes, making a half‑day to a full day sufficient.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds)
- Airport
- AVN
- Nights
- 1
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- France ↗Paris, Lyon and other large cities run low-emission zones that require a Crit'Air sticker on cars; check before you drive a hire car or your own car into a city.
- France ↗Carry your passport or national ID card: police can ask for identification, and hotels register foreign guests.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Saint-Rémy-de-Provence17 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).France-wide
- SIM or eSIMOrange, SFR, Bouygues Télécom and Free sell prepaid SIMs in their shops and at tabacs; ID is required to register.France-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe everywhere unless signed otherwise.France-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Service is included; leave 5–10% in cash for good service.France-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/E. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.France-wide
- SafetyGenerally safe; watch belongings in crowded markets and stay hydrated in summer heat.
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- RestroomsParis has free automatic public toilets (sanisettes); elsewhere use cafés (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €0.50–1 (≈ US$1–2).France-wide
- Emergency numbers17 police · 15 ambulance / samu · 18 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany national museums close on Monday (Orsay, Versailles, Rodin) or Tuesday (Louvre, Pompidou's temporary sites).France-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportAVN Avignon – Provence Airport (Bus to Saint‑Rémy departs from Avignon central bus station, ~30 min drive.).
- Getting aroundNo train station.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Museum or sight ticketSaint‑Paul‑de‑Mausole entry€10 (≈ US$12) adult, €7 (≈ US$9) reduced
- Budget bedDormitory bed, a night, per person€25 (≈ US$30)
- Mid-range bedDouble room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- High-end bedDouble room, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €55 (≈ US$65) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- AVN Avignon – Provence Airport (Bus to Saint‑Rémy departs from Avignon central bus station, ~30 min drive.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
May
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Dec
not flagged
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C) low), wettest Dec (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Saint-Rémy-de-Provence: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
7 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
6 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
6 rd
Apr
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
5 rd
May
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
4 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
2 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
4 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6 rd
Nov
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
No train station. Take Zou! bus line 707 from Avignon central station (cash only) – about 30 min. If driving, park free at Parking de la Libération in town centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Arles
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Bus from Avignon central station, then local bus to Arles (≈45 min total)
Roman arena and Van Gogh sites.
Avignon
goDoor to door: ≈30 min
Direct Zou! bus from Saint‑Rémy (≈30 min)
Palace of the Popes and market.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Pont‑Royal Holiday Village
Small apartments on village edge, close to shops.
Château des Alpilles
Hotel in foothills, rooms from €300.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €55–€80 (≈ US$65–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–€130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room1 × 1 night × €120 | €120 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Zou! bus round‑trip Avignon–Saint‑Rémy2 × €12 · check | €24 |
| Museum entry (Saint‑Paul‑de‑Mausole)2 × €10 · check | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €32 |
| Trip total≈ €178 per person per day, bed included | €356≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and long‑distance train excluded.
Prices of common things
| Crepe at Lou Planet | €5 (≈ US$6) |
| Saint‑Paul‑de‑Mausole entry | €10 (≈ US$12) adult, €7 (≈ US$9) reduced |
| Parking de la Libération | Free |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Bus drivers often require cash; credit cards not accepted.
- Limited opening hours for Saint‑Paul‑de‑Mausole museum – check schedule.
- Summer heat can be intense; carry water.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 17
- Ambulance / SAMU
- 15
- Fire
- 18
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowds) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a car‑rental option from Avignon for flexible Alpilles hikes.
- Include a guided Van Gogh walking tour in Saint‑Rémy.
Sources
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